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Another thought, what kind of batting are you using? If you are using something really puffy, then the foot will push the fabric and possibly catch on the seam. You need to raise the foot when you are using the puffy stuff.
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Originally Posted by LindaM
I am pretty new to long-arming, working on an Pfaff GrandQuilter 18.8 on an Imperial frame.
I am still sooooo new at this ... I'm only working on my own tops, practice tops like D9P and D4P. I am finding that the hopper foot is catching on the seams. Did some SID to stabilize, still pulls and wobbles. What should I be doing differently? Piecing? Pressing? Stabilizing? Advance thanks for all your help! Linda |
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Batting is warm & natural, not puffy ...
Catching on both seams and corners, but definitely much worse when there are more intersections. Not sure whether the hopping foot level can be adjusted - will have to ask the dealer :) Great question! A few pix of my setup ... Showing finger width between sandwich and machine bed [ATTACH=CONFIG]232526[/ATTACH] Stabilized seams getting pushed [ATTACH=CONFIG]232527[/ATTACH] |
The Pfaff Grand quilter is actually a Tin Lizzie 18 LS. This is the identical machine to the Viking Mega Quilter 18, which is what I have. Look at the screw where the foot is attached. You will see that the foot is actually slotted. Just power the machine off, loosen the screw and push the foot up a tiny bit. Like the thickness of a business card. Do a bit of test stitching and adjust it more if needed.
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OK - THANKS! Sorry to be shouting, but very glad for ALL the advice. The Board is the BEST :)
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Ta da! Moved the hopping foot up just a titch - everything is working wonderfully now :) Happy dance!
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